الاستزراع السمكي في السعودية
Saudi Aquaculture
Production :
In 2004, aquaculture production comprised about 17 percent (11 172 tonnes) of the total fish production (66 591 tonnes) in Saudi Arabia Production in freshwater culture systems was 2 306 tonnes or 20 percent of the total aquaculture production, whereas production in seawater culture systems was 8 866 tonnes or 80 percent (Fishery Statistics, 2008).
The graph below shows total aquaculture production in Saudi Arabia according to FAO statistics:
Market and trade :
The majority of fish production in freshwater systems, mainly tilapia and catfish, are sold in the domestic market either live or in fresh form. The local marketing chain is very well established. Selling is done by whole sale in the farm site and the products are distributed to a chain of retail shops around the country. The transport of live fish to the market is done using vehicles equipped to keep the fish alive. Trade of live fish is lucrative since the market price is twice than that of the fresh fish.
Shrimps produced in the country are also sold outside. Export markets include Asia (Japan, Korea, Hong Kong), Australia, Europe, United States of America, other Arab countries like Egypt. The price is regulated by the demand and the production capacity.
Although fish occupies minor importance in the diet of Saudi people, the demand for fresh fish for human consumption in the country is growing. The annual per capita fish consumption has increased from 3 kg in 1977 to almost 8 kg in 2003 (Fisheries Statistics, 2003). The current fish supply from the country cannot meet the growing demand and this has spurred the aquaculture industry to increase production.
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